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Biomedical devices with hydrophilic coatings

US6534559B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2000
Grant dateMar 18, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L31/10
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Biomedical devices with stable, hydrophilic and antimicrobial coatings are provided. The coatings are formed using a coupling agent to bond a carboxyl containing hydrophilic coating to the surface by ester or amide linkages.

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